One of the best and most complete gift shop we found in Oaxaca. They have lots of handmade and…read morelocally produced art and a very helpful staff. Located near the Zocolo just about all the things you see in local shops are here, but so much more. And there is such a variety within each category. The wood carved and beautifully decorated "animals" comprise a zoo of selections. All nicely done and priced reasonably. Clothing, especially blouses, ponchos and dresses, are plentiful. Jewelry, carvings, statuary, pottery, leather stationary holders, papers and paper decorations are part of the inventory. Prices are slightly more than one will find in the smaller shops, but selection and quality are the rule here. If you are looking for something special or different, ask the staff, all of whom speak English which makes selection and buying easier and more convenient. And best of all, the artists are supported through this venue which encourages more art and maintains some of the art that is fading out due to mechanization. Great place to shop in Oaxaca City.

This was probably the coolest shop we went to in all of Oaxaca. It's a huge space with lots of…read moredifferent spots, sort of a consignment type set-up. There's every kind of Oaxacan product you can think of, from black pottery to traditional jewelry, alebrijes, leather goods, chocolate, tons of textiles and more. What I liked about this place though, is that each stand is a different artisan from somewhere in the region, and though the goods seemed to be of a higher quality than I found other places, the prices were really reasonable. I met the artist of a piece of pottery I bought for my mom, and spoke to someone else that made silver for another booth. A lot of the things we saw in the street and at the mercado really seemed to be mass produced, and That was definitely not the case here. I hope that when I made purchases here they were being truthful and the money truly went to the communities where the products came from, because if that's the case, I'm really glad.

We had a great time learning the history and observing the artist who were crafting the beautiful…read moreclay. It was like magic how the artisan crafted a beautiful vase from a pile of clay. Very cool process and they had so many beautiful and complex pieces. We bought a small spoon and ser in bowl. This place was awesome and worth the visit.

After visiting Monte Albán, our tour guide took us to San Bartolo Coyotepec to visit la Alfarería…read moreDoña Rosa, known for its black clay pottery (barro negro). oña Rosa was a Mexican ceramics artisan noted for inventing a technique to make the local pottery type, barro negro, black and shiny after firing. Doña Rosa died in 1980, but the tradition of making the barro negro pottery is being carried on by Doña Rosa's daughter and grandchildren. We were able to catch a demonstration of a piece in the works, and then we spent some time shopping. They didn't take credit cards, but we had some cash on us for souvenirs! The pottery is beautiful - really unique looking - and a unique souvenir to take home from Oaxaca! Worth checking out if you're nearby!

When in Oaxaca you need to see the beautiful tapestries and clothes. I heard they even make the…read morecloth! The designs are colorful and creative! There are lots of vendors so if you look...it will take time!

This market is not good at all for finding quality markets in this city!! If you like nice, high…read morequality textiles that have Mexican flavor, you need to go to upscale boutiques in Mex City, Tulum, and even a few in San Cristóbal. Oaxaca is rich in its history. There is no doubt. But these markets for quality clothing are not accurate. U can find this type of clothing anywhere in MX. The food is ok. Not great. Go to La Flamita for great street food (al Pastor tacos). These markets (along with 20th Noviembre market, Abasto Market) are a one stop shop for strict budgets of low quality. And it's extremely filthy... Sorry to say it but it's true people. I'm so confused as to why people praise these markets that are anything but unique or of high quality.

If you are visiting Oaxaca, take a quick half-day trip about an hour outside of the city to San…read moreMartin Tilcajete, a small town that specializes in making the hand carved and painted alebrijes. Learn more about them on wikipedia. No one is alike! Joaquin at la iguana magica has in my opinion the best selection of them in this town. He and his family have been producing them for more than 30 years. If you buy in large quantity, be sure to ask him for a discount or a free figure. He will bargain hard, but you can usually get up to 15% off his list prices. It will be much cheaper for you to buy these here than in Oaxaca because you cut out the middleman. Insiders tip: here's how to get there and back most quickly. Go to the cathedral in the zocalo in oaxaca and proceed to the taxi stand. Agree on your one-way fare in advance. It should cost anywhere from 100 to 200 pesos. If the taxi driver quotes you more, just go to another taxi driver in the lineup as we did. Upon returning from San Martin, just recognize you will have fewer taxi choices back to the city. You may have to pay more on the way back as a result. If you are driving, I apologize in advance. I was the first to review this business, and for some reason yelp cannot find the right address. This little town is about one hour outside of Oaxaca, not an eight minute drive.

Only a few weeks ago I found about this place, the owners of Naranja Dulce introduced me to the…read moreowner Francisco & his brother David. They do most of the jewelry, which is awesome plus if you want custom made pieces this is the place to go. I walked by yesterday with my mom, only to find out she got a pair of earrings custom made for me a couple years ago in this exact place with Francisco. Also if you have some precious stones he can put them in a bracelet, pendant, etc. He also sells mexican old style toys, clothes, purses and some decorations, all hand made by Oaxacan artisans.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Ohmygosh this place has the most amazing…read moresuper gorgeous artful one of a kind Jewelry. I only buy from them when I am in Mexico. They have the most amazing stuff. Hubby splurged on me for our Anniversary & bought me several pieces. I want to pick up a couple new pieces so I need to stop by. Also, the shark tooth bracelet I purchased here I have worn it so much that the clasp is loose & I need to bring it in for an adjustment or replacement. So heads up, I will see y'all again this November! yay! Can't wait. Highest Recommendations.

Amazing jeweler, amazing .999 pure silver jewelry! All handmade in the shop. Alan has been…read moresilversmithing for 25 years and his work shows it. He also rents boards and gives surf lessons. Can custom make jewelry and offers classes. 10/10 business